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Homoousian
Hoˊmo-ou′si-an
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK]; [GREEK] the same + [GREEK] being, essence, substance.]
(Eccl. Hist.)
One of those, in the 4th century, who accepted the Nicene creed, and maintained that the Son had the same essence or substance with the Father; – opposed to homoiousian.
Hoˊmo-ou′si-an
,Adj.
Of or pertaining to the Homoousians, or to the doctrines they held.
Definition 2024
homoousian
homoousian
English
Adjective
homoousian (comparative more homoousian, superlative most homoousian)
- Having the same essence or substance, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity
See also
Noun
homoousian (plural homoousians)
- (historical) One of those, in the 4th century, who accepted the Nicene Creed and maintained that the Son had the same essence or substance with the Father.